Clinical guidelines & publications library

Putting Patients First: Modernising Health Workforce Regulation

GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Manatū Hauora regarding the Putting Patients First: Modernising Health Workforce Regulation PDF Submission

Proposal to remove daily dose limits on Section 8 psychostimulants

Stimulant medications

NSW Branch response to the proposal by the NSW Secretary of Health to remove daily dose limits on the prescribing, supply, and administration of Schedule 8 psychostimulants. PDF Submission

PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Letter Submission to PHARMAC regarding the PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes.

The Operation and Appropriateness of the Superannuation and Pension Schemes for Current and Former Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee regarding The Operation and Appropriateness of the Superannuation and Pension Schemes for Current and Former Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards

Collaborative care, Health service standards, Professionalism

RANZCP submission to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) regarding the Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards PDF Submission

NT Inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying

Mental health legislation, Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP NT Branch Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly regarding the Inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying

Development of New Collegial Peer Support and Supervision Framework for International Medical Graduates

Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Training

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand regarding the Development of New Collegial Peer Support and Supervision Framework for International Medical Graduates

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Directions 2025-2030 Submission

RANZCP WA Submission to the Mental Health Commission regarding the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Directions 2025-2030

Inquiry into proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury

Insurance, Medico-legal, NSW

NSW Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' response to the proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in New South Wales.

IGDAF Weaponisation Inquiry

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force regarding the Inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the potential to be, 'weaponised' or abused such that it may cause harm.
PDF Submission

Health and Mental Health Ministers’ Meeting, 12 September 2025

RANZCP WA Letter Submission to the Minister for Health; Mental Health regarding the Health and Mental Health Ministers’ Meeting on 12 September 2025

Draft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26

Health service standards, Old age

RANZCP submission to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) regarding the Draft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 PDF Submission

Draft Guidelines for Guidelines: Updating and Evidence to decision

RANZCP submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) regarding the Draft Guidelines for Guidelines: Updating and Evidence to decision PDF Submission

Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to the Justice Committee regarding the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill PDF Submission

Compensation and income support for veterans submission

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee regarding the representation of and advice provided by ex-service organisations,
commercial entities, not-for-profits and individuals to veterans and families in
relation to accessing compensation and income support from the Department
of Veterans’ Affairs PDF Submission

RANZCP Australian Federal Election priorities 2025

The RANZCP is calling on the incoming Federal Government to invest in the workforce, match funding with need, and make mental health a genuine priority in 2025 and beyond. PDF Submission

Government's Response to the Senate Inquiry on ADHD

ADHD

RANZCP submission to the Minister for Health and Aged Care regarding the Government's Response to the Senate Inquiry on ADHD PDF Submission

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030

Alcohol, Mental health legislation

RANZCP WA Branch Submission to the WA Mental Health Commission regarding the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030

WA Branch Briefing Papers for Mental Health Minister Meeting regarding ADHD Care Reform

ADHD, GPs and psychiatrists

The Branch briefing papers for the meeting with the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Meredith Hammat MLA, regarding ADHD care reform. This includes a letter to the Premier Hon Rodger Cook MLA, February 2025, and a follow-up letter to Minister Hammat, July 2025.